We hope everyone enjoys their Spring Break! Classes resume on Monday, April 6th. Our staff is excited to welcome students back and gear up for our upcoming performances this June. It’s going to be an exciting season, and we can’t wait to see all the hard work come to life on stage!
Summer registration is now open for all departments, and we’ll be preparing for September registration in the coming weeks—stay tuned for more details!
– The APA Team
April Value: Give Back to our Community
We give back to the community by fostering social connection, creativity, and support for both mental and physical wellness. Through the arts, we encourage understanding and inclusivity and bring people of all ages and backgrounds together to learn, perform, watch, and appreciate the power of artistic expression.
Looking Ahead:
- March 30th – April 5th: Spring Break (No Classes)
- April 6th: Mini Session V Starts
- April 6th – Summer Music & Drama Registration Opens
- April 10th: Free Competitive Poms Workshop Sampler
- April 11th: Swifty – In My Dancing Era Party @ Next Step Dance
- April 13th-18th: APA’s “Get Your Glow On” Spirit Week
- April 18th: Competitive All-Star Poms Auditions
April 27th-May 3rd: Dance VIP September Registration Opens
Want to see future dates @ APA? Check out our APA Calendar!
5, 10, & 15 Year Awards:
Students who have taken classes at APA for 5, 10, and 15 complete years are eligible to receive a trophy! If your child has been with us that long, please complete the form below before April 15th so that your child will receive their trophy at the end of the season. Students would have had to have been consistently enrolled with APA since Fall 2021 (5 year), Fall 2016 (10 year), Fall 2011 (15 year). If you are unsure, please email [email protected] and we can look into this.
→ Complete the Form HERE
Summer Registration is OPEN NOW for ALL Departments:
*Current APA students will receive 25% off any group music or theatre classes April 6th – April 12th – no promo code needed!
If you didn’t register for summer dance yet, take advantage of our 10% off through the end of April for ALL group classes. Use promo code Summer10 to receive the discount when registering.
→ View The Summer Classes HERE
APA’s Get your Glow On Spirit Week:
Monday, April 13th-Saturday, April 18th:
Have your student join in the fun for our Get your Glow On Spirit Week! Students can dress up in glow/neon colors this whole week. Dress code items are not required but please make sure dancers still wear attire that they can easily move around in.
Swifty – In My Dancing Era Party @ Next Step Dance
April 11th @ 12:30-1:30 pm
$25 includes craft and gift *Space is limited so sign up fast!
Filled with an introduction to dance, crafts, games and choreography. Dancers come in your favorite Swiftie outfit or comfortable clothes you can dance in. Dancers will star in an end of the camp performance that the parents can watch. Parents come into class the last 5 minutes of class for performance.
→ Click HERE to register!
Summer Musical: “Matilda the Musical Jr.”
June 23rd – August 12th
Calling all performers ages 6-18! Join us for “Matilda the Musical Jr.” a heartwarming musical adventure filled with fun, laughter, and unforgettable music!
→ For all of the details, click HERE !
Competitive Pom Team Auditions for 2026-2027:
Auditions will be held on Saturday, April 18th. Click HERE to be on our list to receive our try-out details. We are also offering a FREE workshop to see what our program is all about on Friday, April 10th at APA Oak Creek from 5pm-6pm. Click HERE to sign up for the FREE workshop.
Audition Prep & Technique Classes!
Looking for extra dance training or to prepare for an upcoming audition at APA?
Mark your calendars! To help you prepare for our auditions listed below, our next 4-week audition prep session at our Franklin location begins on Friday, April 24th
→ Register HERE!
Competitive Team Auditions for 2026-2027 Teams
(Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Lyrical and Contemporary):
Auditions will be held the weekend of May 16th-17th. More details will be available in mid-April.
Click HERE to be on our list to receive our try-out details as soon as it is available!
Fall Schedule Release Dates Are Here!
Current Music Students (Private Lessons Only):
Starting April 6th, current private music students can call to transfer or enroll in our September classes.
Fall Public registration opens May 4th — don’t miss your early access!
APA Group Classes:
Our VIP Registration Week for current families is April 27th-May 3rd. Public registration opens May 4th.
Take advantage of our biggest savings of the year:
- 50% off your membership fee (recreational classes only)
- Free recital t-shirt (students names on back)
- Priority seating/ticket selection for our Winter 2026 Dance & Spring 2027 Dance showcases
***Friendly Reminder: All students who were registered by November 1st for our current school year session already received their free APA t-shirt in November. We will not be distributing t-shirts again at the end of the year.
Summer 2026 Payments – Charged April 1st (Private Lessons)
Didn’t opt out of summer lessons? Your payment for the 8-week session of summer lessons will be automatically charged on Wednesday, April 1st, at $249.
If your student shouldn’t be enrolled or you were charged by mistake, please reach out by Monday, April 6th to request a refund and remove the registration. This helps us offer the spot to another student
Need to Change Your Summer or Fall Time Slot?
If you’d like to adjust your student’s class day or time for summer or fall, we’re here to help! Starting April 6th at 10am – call us at (414) 768-0101 or email [email protected] to inquire about options. (Class transfers must be done directly, not online.)
Summer 2026 Private Lesson Dates
Monday, June 29 – Saturday, August 22
Closed Saturday, July 4 ONLY
If you did not keep your current lesson for the summer, please check out our openings here (and scroll down to Summer Private Music Lessons) starting Monday, April 6th.
DAYTIME Private Piano & Voice Lessons
Schedules changing? We offer daytime piano or voice lesson options, perfect for: Homeschool families or Adults!
Click HERE and scroll down to 2025-2026 DAYTIME/Homeschool Private Lessons to register
Reminder: New Private Lesson Makeup Policy (Starts Summer 2026)
If you have not yet reviewed our NEW Private Lesson Video Makeup Policy (click HERE) shared in our monthly newsletters and our This Month in Music emails since January, please take a few minutes to read through it this month.
This updated policy will officially go into effect Summer 2026.
You can view a helpful side-by-side comparison of the Old vs. New Policy HERE.
Thank you for staying informed as we prepare for this transition!
SPRING MUSIC CONCERTS — Save the Dates!
Saturday, June 6th & Sunday, June 7th
Franklin Saber Center
Exact performance times will be shared in early May
Important Reminders:
Stay in the loop!
In addition to our PDF/Paper calendar – never miss an important date or event—subscribe to the new Digital APA Calendar!
Apple users: Add to Apple Calendar HERE (Open in Safari or Apple Mail for best results)
Google users: Add to Google Calendar HERE
It’s the easiest way to keep up with performances, breaks, and special events all year long!
Studio Birthday Parties
Celebrate with APA! Our sister studio, Next Step Dance Studio, is the official birthday party host for all APA studios—fun, stress-free parties led by trained instructors.
→ Learn more & book HERE
APA Spot the Sticker & Yard Sign Contest
Congratulations to license plate 349-MVG!
One of our staff spotted your APA window sticker. Please contact the front desk to claim your $50 tuition credit.
Want to join in? Pick up a FREE APA window sticker at the front desk for your chance to win!
Yard Sign Contest
- Grab a yard sign from the lobby at either location.
- Place it in your yard, snap a photo, and share it on Facebook or Instagram with #APAproud.
- Each month, we’ll randomly choose a winner to receive a $50 tuition credit. Winners are announced on our social platforms, and we’ll reach out on your post.
Yard signs are first come, first serve—don’t miss out!
Stay Connected with APA
Do we have your most up-to-date contact information? To be sure you receive important details—like winter performance times, ticket information, and class updates—please take a moment to check your account.
If you need to update your primary email address, contact phone number, or add another contact, click HERE to update your account.
Facebook & Instagram: Interact with APA on social media!
We have fun contests, photos from classes, and more on both our Facebook and Instagram pages. Click here to join us on Facebook and here to follow us on Instagram!
Referral Program:
Share us with a friend!
Earn Credits & Win an iPad Share APA with a friend and earn rewards!
- When a new family registers and mentions your name, you BOTH receive a $50 tuition credit.
- For every referral, your name is also entered into our APA Referral Raffle for a chance to win an iPad at the end of the season.
- Credits are applied after the new family has completed 2 months of enrollment.
- There’s no limit to the number of families you can refer!
Member Accounts:
You can see what your account has been charged, enroll in classes, etc. by going to our Member Log-In section on our website www.academywi.com or click HERE. Every family has their own account. Your username is the email address you gave us. If you need to update your email address, please contact us.
